Posts Tagged Republican Party
Republicans Face an Uphill Battle When it Comes to Challenging Tim Kaine
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 13, 2018
Corey Stewart, who nearly beat out Ed Gillespie for the Republican gubernatorial nomination last year, leads among GOP Senate hopefuls in a recent poll from Christopher Newport University. However, 66% of party respondents to that poll said they are undecided on who they will vote for in the June primary. (Credit: Richmond Tea Party / Flickr)
Voters are only a few months away from primary elections that will shape the 2018 race. But, Republicans are having a hard time attracting candidates who can raise enough money to take on Senator Tim Kaine. Michael Pope has details.
Will Republicans Unite Behind Ed Gillespie?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on June 23, 2017
Ed Gillespie, right, seen with primary challenger Corey Stewart during a debate earlier this year. Stewart came very close to pulling off an upset against the former Republican National Committee chairman in the Republican gubernatorial primary earlier this month. (Credit: AP Photo / Steve Helber)
The Republican primary for governor revealed deep divisions inside the Virginia GOP. Will those divisions become a liability this fall? Or will Republicans unite behind their ticket? Michael Pope has this perspective from deep inside the party.
Not All GOP Members Deny Climate Change. But They’re Still the Minority
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on April 18, 2017
Congressman Scott Taylor, R-Virginia Beach, says that rising sea levels are having an impact in his district, and he worries what President Trump’s proposed cuts to NOAA may mean for the area. (Credit: Steve Helber / AP)
Some Virginia Republicans are calling attention to sea level rise because it’s impacting their coastal districts. Matt Laslo reports they’re in the minority in their party.
Republican Leaders Want to Limit Welfare in Areas With High Unemployment
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Uncategorized on December 21, 2016
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Looking ahead to the General Assembly session next month, Republicans are hoping to crack down on welfare abuse. As Michael Pope reports, one of the items on their agenda is increasing work requirements for people receiving public assistance.
Comstock is First Prominant Virginia Republican to Ask Trump to Step Aside
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 10, 2016
Credit: U.S. Congress
Republicans across Virginia are struggling to figure out how to handle their relationship with Donald Trump in the wake of his hot mic moment on the Access Hollywood bus. So far, only one prominent Republican is calling for the candidate to step down. Michael Pope has more.
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From NPR News- North Korean Embassy Attack Suspects Fled To U.S., Spanish Court Says March 26, 2019A Spanish judge said the alleged attackers offered stolen hard drives and other materials to the FBI.
- Kavanaugh Seems Conflicted On Partisan Gerrymandering At Supreme Court Arguments March 26, 2019The court once again appeared divided on whether redistricting could be done on the basis of politics. The newest justice seemed to be at least open to considering it as a problem.
- Bump Stock Ban Takes Effect As Gun Rights Groups Ask Supreme Court For Delay March 26, 2019Anyone selling or owning bump stocks could face up to 10 years in federal prison and a fine of $250,000. The devices are now classified as machine guns.
- Purdue Pharma Agrees To $270 Million Opioid Settlement With Oklahoma March 26, 2019The maker of OxyContin will pay to settle a historic opioid lawsuit brought by the attorney general of Oklahoma. Will other drugmakers named in the lawsuit follow?
- Trump's National Emergency Stands As House Fails To Override Veto March 26, 2019The vote means the administration can continue to spend billions of dollars to construct a Southwest border wall. The fight shifts to federal court, where several states sued to block the president.
- North Korean Embassy Attack Suspects Fled To U.S., Spanish Court Says March 26, 2019
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- Brexit: MPs set out plan to consider alternatives to PM's deal March 26, 2019MPs will be given paper ballots and asked which Brexit strategies they would accept.
- Hoax charges dropped against US actor March 26, 2019The actor, who was accused of fabricating a hate crime, says it was an "incredibly difficult time".
- Article 13: Memes exempt as EU backs controversial copyright law March 26, 2019Sharing memes and GIFs is still allowed under the new laws, after tweaks to allow "parody".
- Islamic State group: What next for the families? March 26, 2019Kurdish authorities in northern Syria are struggling to cope with the thousands of captured IS families.
- Ryanair trolling of British Airways' mistake backfires March 26, 2019Ryanair's attempt to tease British Airways over its flight plan mistake backfires.
- Brexit: MPs set out plan to consider alternatives to PM's deal March 26, 2019
